The Ford Shelby Raptor is not subtle in design or features. Let's face it, Shelby Raptors never are. The latest 2020 Shelby Raptor boasts a twin-turbo V-6 engine with 525+ horsepower. The almighty engine is paired well with a custom cold-air performance intake and output system, to offer EcoBoost.
Although it is mighty with premium features, some buyers may want to add that special touch. So today, we are sharing the sickest modifications you can add to a Ford Shelby Raptor.
The Standard Ford Shelby Raptor Features
There are various versions of the Ford Shelby Raptor, with the first model being released in 2010. The latest model is the 2020 F-150, which comes in two different models, the SuperCab and SuperCrew. The main differences are leg-room available and load ability. Other than that, there are mainly similarities.
Ford has upgraded the Raptor model to be used on and off-road. The new immense suspension system allows the car to drive smoothly and at high performance on almost any terrain.
How To Make Your Ford Shelby Raptor The Sickest It Can Be
Exhaust
The upgraded horsepower and torque of the latest Shelby Raptor are pretty impressive. It is super loud and aggressive to make enough heads turn. Yet, to turn even more it is possible to modify its exhaust for an even more intense roar.
To add more noise and depth to the exhaust, you can cut or shorten it. Cutting an exhaust can cause issues, yet is possible and safe with a professional mechanic. Purchasing a shorter exhaust is the best option. A shorter exhaust provides more depth and volume to the engine noise.
Lights
The lighting features of the standard Ford Shelby Raptor are pretty cool, but they are simple to modify to make the car look even sicker.
The exterior boasts 40 to 50-inch curved lighting bars. Inside the car, there are multiple 10-inch bars to give the car a low-light cool feel. Yet, upgrading these to various LED colors and brightness' will make the car really stand out. Lighting is one of the easiest and most pocket-friendly modifications you can do for a Shelby Raptor.
Interior
Another simple and affordable way to modify the car is with new interior features. The leather seats, dash, and custom floor mats are already cool enough. But, adding features such as darker materials, tinted windows, and a high-tech sound system would be pretty sick.
Making the car appear more stylish and personal is a fun way to make the car unique and unlike any others on the market.
Tuning
If you are looking to add more power and speed to the car, tuning is a great place to start. Modifying tuning can increase the performance of the car and optimize the current engine.
The proprietary suspension system that is installed in the standard model of the Shelby Raptor allows its customer to easily tune the car. Thus, this is a modification you can do without spending a dollar. Alternatively, if you want to add more power than the warehouse standard model, you can pay to upgrade the tuning system.
Upgraded tuning can also increase the efficiency of the car as well as help save on fuel, and therefore money.
What Most People Wouldn't Think About Upgrading
The 2020 Ford Shelby Raptor is equipped with a 3.5L twin-turbo engine, which can reach speeds of 60mph in less than 6 seconds.
What is most impressive about its engine is the horsepower and torque it boasts. The power does not stop at speed. Ford has upgraded the engine to provide 575 horsepower and over 600 torque. This upgrade gives it immense muscle, which allows it to climb the toughest of inclines and terrains.
Upgrading Shelby's engine really would not be necessary and it would also be pretty expensive. So sticking with exhaust, tuning, and interior modifications are enough to make this car super sick.
In summary, the Ford Shelby Raptor can almost get away with not needing modifications. It is a beast of a car with the future and its speed-seekers both in mind. Ford has hit the majority of the nails on the head with this one. But, if you are looking for some premium tweaks and stand-out features, these few modifications are the sickest ways to upgrade your Shelby Raptor to the next level.